--- title: "PA/05194/25: Change of Use from Class 4B to in Marsa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05194-25/marsa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Marsa: Change of Use from Class 4B to proposed “pastizzerija” including new signage on façade and sanctioning of pre-1978… Planning applications › Marsa › PA0519425 # PA/05194/25: Change of Use from Class 4B to in Marsa 72, Triq il-Marsa c/w, Triq Isouard, Marsa Change of Use from Class 4B to proposed “pastizzerija” including new signage on façade and sanctioning of pre-1978 vending machine. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 72, Triq il-Marsa c/w, Triq Isouard, Marsa - **Locality:** [Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Martin De Bono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-de-bono) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 20 June 2025 - **Validated:** 20 August 2025 - **Published:** 20 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 April 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05194/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05194&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 72, Triq il-Marsa c/w, Triq Isouard, Marsa 142 other applications within 300 m: 82 granted, 4 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 6 floors (PA/02836/24). On Triq il-Marsa: 23 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Robert Sarsero](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-sarsero), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/01533/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01533-22/marsa-re-establish-use-of-gaming-parlour-according-to): To re-establish use of gaming parlour according to PA/775/11, fixing of a sign including an A.C. enclosure unit, and minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/00173/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00173-22/marsa-internal-alterations-to-existing-property-including-removal): Internal alterations to existing property including removal of walls, demolition of existing back structures and addition of second floor at roof level.… Status being checked, 3 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/04185/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04185-24/marsa-convert-existing-dwelling-into-an-apartment-block): To convert existing dwelling into an apartment block comprising of 4 units. Works to include alterations at existing levels and demolition of existing rooms… Pending, validated 3 July 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/03975/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03975-24/marsa-alterations-at-all-levels-including-sanctioning-of): Alterations at all levels including sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA8298/21, subdivision of building into three apartments, conversion of… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/00248/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00248-26/marsa-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house. Excavation of basement garage. Construction of ground floor garages, three apartments and a duplex unit at third and receded… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/00814/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00814-25/marsa-internal-alteration-to-existing-maisonette-including-front): Proposed internal alteration to existing maisonette including front window. Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/02980/21** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02980-21/marsa-add-butcher-to-existing-class-4b): To add butcher to existing Class 4B, to sanction internal alterations, to narrow sign and to fix an additional shopfront along the door jamb. Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/03582/22** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03582-22/marsa-demolish-washroom): To demolish washroom, to replace roof over garage, carry out internal and external alterations and construction extension on first floor and overlying washroom. Status being checked, 2 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/05132/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05132-26/marsa-internal-and-external-alterations-including-change-of): Proposed internal and external alterations including change of use of a retail outlet into a residential unit at the ground floor and an extension at the… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 88 m away - [**PA/08259/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08259-24/marsa-extension-at-second-floor-to-pre-1967-maisonette): Proposed extension at second floor to pre-1967 maisonette. Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/06867/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06867-26/marsa-demolish-existing-structures-and-erect-basement-garages): To demolish existing structures and erect basement garages, 5 in no ground floor Class 5A garages, 1 in no ground floor Class 4B shop and overlying Class 1… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors, 93 m away - [**PA/03447/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03447-25/marsa-internal-alterations-and-demolition-of-ceiling-of): Internal alterations and demolition of ceiling of first floor maisonette, construction of a staircase, lift, two additional floors and a receded floor to form… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/03543/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03543-24/marsa-sanction-differences-from-pa-3350-17-within-layouts-of): To sanction differences from PA/3350/17 within layouts of maisonette as existing. Under appeal, validated 20 August 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/03344/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03344-24/marsa-propose-free-standing-billboard-along-schemed-road): To propose free standing billboard along schemed road. Withdrawn, validated 12 June 2024, 94 m away - [**PA/06569/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06569-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-balcony-of-pre-1968-property): Sanctioning of balcony of pre-1968 property. Pending, 97 m away ## More by Martin De Bono - [**PA/03337/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03337-26/qormi-relocate-all-existing-buildings-on-site-and): To relocate all existing buildings on site and consolidate into one agricultural store. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03057/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03057-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-changes-to-pa-05434-07): Sanctioning of changes to PA/05434/07, proposal of minor internal alterations and extension at second floor level. Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02729/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02729-26/vittoriosa-birgu-addition-of-new-floor): Addition of new floor, construction of pool on terrace of set backed floor and internal alterations. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/02705/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02705-26/msida-change-of-use-class-from-class-4c): Change of use Class from Class 4C to Class 4D and proposal of external sign. Granted, validated 29 April 2026 - [**PA/00203/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00203-26/santa-venera-sanction-changes-from-pb-3404-82-as-built): To sanction changes from PB/3404/82 as built, consisting of changes to front balcony and sitting room. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00149/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00149-26/san-gwann-change-of-use-of-part-of-shop): Change of use of part of shop from Class 4B to Class 5A as ancillary to the approved Class 4B retail shop, and internal alterations to shop. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 [All applications by Martin De Bono](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-de-bono) ## More from Joseph Borg - [**PA/07192/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-26/mellieha-sanction-a-terraced-house-approved-in): To sanction a terraced house approved in (PA/01099/93) as built and change the use to a guesthouse (Class 3A); proposed construction of full second floor and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04496/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04496-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construct-a-greenhouse-and-a-water-reservoir): To construct a greenhouse and a water reservoir. To carry out planting of trees. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04295/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04295-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb-00193-83): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB/00193/83. Changes include correction of site configuration, shifting of walls and levels and changes to the… Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04181/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04181-26/sliema-carry-out-internal-alterations-at-all-levels): To carry out internal alterations at all levels due to introduction of extra skin along party walls, change of use of Class 4A office to Class 4B and… Pending, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03748/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03748-26/ghajnsielem-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to dwelling and Class 4B use approved in PA2452/23 which alterations include the provision of a garage. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03022/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03022-26/msida-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-including-variations): To sanction terraced house as built including variations from approved PA2875/82 and PA2079/91. Granted, validated 19 June 2026 [All planning applications in Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsa)